Job summary
If you are someone who is able to make a difference to the lives of those suffering from complex mental health conditions, why not considering joining us at Baldock Manor Hospital?
Hours: Full time. 12.5 hours per shift (day shifts are 8 am to 8.30 pm and night shifts are 8 pm to 8.30 am, with breaks)
Location: Baldock Manor Hospital, Hertfordshire SG7
Salary: £11.95 per hour (depending on experience) plus enhanced overtime and weekend pay
Main duties of the job
- To work as a support worker (sometimes known as a care assistant) for our patients, with the support of senior staff.
- To undertake aspects of care with or without direct supervision, including hosting recreational and activity groups, carrying out personal care, observations and escorting duties, such as general hospital visits.
About us
Baldock Manor Hospital is our 36-bed mental health hospital based in Baldock, offering a range of specialist services for both men and women. At our hospital we have a female PICU and two high-dependency units, one for older men and one for older ladies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the safety and well-being of patients, and to always work in a manner that promotes dignity through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure the safety and well-being of patients, and to always work in a manner that promotes dignity through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Desirable
- Mental Health experience (not essential) and an understanding of how mental health issues can affect people.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Passion for care
- Numerate and literate
- IT Skills - must be able to document/report patient records and incidents accurately on mobile/held devices and computers.
- An ability to take direction and to follow detailed policies and protocols
- Excellent communication skills to engage well with the patients
- Skills such as time management, flexibility, adaptability to change, ability to work as part of a team and able to lead others in delivering specific care interventions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Desirable
- Mental Health experience (not essential) and an understanding of how mental health issues can affect people.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Passion for care
- Numerate and literate
- IT Skills - must be able to document/report patient records and incidents accurately on mobile/held devices and computers.
- An ability to take direction and to follow detailed policies and protocols
- Excellent communication skills to engage well with the patients
- Skills such as time management, flexibility, adaptability to change, ability to work as part of a team and able to lead others in delivering specific care interventions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
